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YV51 XUB

2001 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,114 mi
Last recorded60,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 60,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,719 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YV51 XUB is a 2001 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 XUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 XUB registered?

YV51 XUB is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YV51 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 XUB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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